Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 42

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

World Crowns & Minors - Great Britain

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 400		Great Britain. Shilling, 1653. S.3217; ESC-987. The Commonwealth, 1649-1660. Mint mark, Sun. Shield of England enclosed within a wreath. Reverse Shields of England and Ireland coinjoined, with date above and mark of value. PCGS graded VF-35. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 401		Great Britain. Crown, 1654. S.3214; ESC-7 (Rarity-3); Dav-3772. Commonwealth Period, 1649-1660. Mint mark, Sun. Shield of England enclosed within a wreath. Legend: THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND. Reverse Shields of England and Ireland conjoined, with date above and legend GOD WITH VS. Mark of value (V Shillings) above shields. Struck from slightly buckled dies. The flan is unusually round and the strike is exceptionally clean, without the typical doubled letters so frequently seen, even on the nicest coins. Dies only slightly rotated. Dark gray surfaces. Most pleasing and very rare. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 402		Great Britain. Crown, 1656/4. S.3214; ESC-9; Dav-3772. Commonwealth Period, 1649-1660. Mint mark, Sun. Shield of England enclosed within a wreath. Legend: THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND. Reverse Shields of England and Ireland conjoined, with date above and legend GOD WITH VS. Mark of value (V Shillings) above shields. A handsome coin with an unusual sharpness of striking, and a delightful old tone. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 403		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1658. S.3227A. Oliver Cromwell. Draped bust of the Lord Protector facing left. Reverse Crowned shield and the legend PAX QUAERITUR BELLO (Peace is Sought by War!). Exquisitely toned in shades of deep grey and blue, this spectacular coin, graded MS64, is the Terner specimen. All Cromwell Halfcrowns are now regarded as specimens or limited issue patterns but hardly any have survived in this lofty state of preservation. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,800
Lot 404		Great Britain. Hammered Shilling, ND. S.3308; ESC-1009. Charles II, 1660-1685. First Hammered Issue (1660-62). No Value. Mint mark, Crown, obverse only. Crowned young bust of King facing left. No mark of value or inner circle. Reverse Cross fleury over square topped shield. An unusually round and evenly struck coin, with no areas of weakness for what is normally a poorly made coin. Struck from slightly rusty dies. Superb profile of the new King, and very rare in this state of preservation. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 405		Great Britain. Fourpence, ND. S.3324. Charles II, Hammered coinage, 1660-1662. Third issue. With inner circle and mark of value. Mintmark, Crown. Fine. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 406		Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; ESC-27A. Charles II. First bust. XV edge. No stops on reverse. A beautifully balanced coin showing very little wear. Slight evidence of roller lines through the top of the King's hair and laurels, as made as the mint during manufacture. A nicely struck coin with few marks of any kind, evidence of die-rust in the fields (London was a very humid place at the time), pleasing medium gray toning with hues of golden green on reverse. Exceptionally fine for this first issue of the classic Charles II crown. In Fine catalogues 500 Pounds while with stops 150 Pounds. For EF with stops Catalogues 4000 Pounds and with No stops EF No estimate is given. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 407		Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; ESC-22. Charles II. First bust. XV Edge. With reverse stops. A beautifully balanced coin showing very little wear. Another example of an exceptionally fine classic Charles II crown. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 408		Great Britain. Farthing, 1674. S.3394. Charles II. Striking flaws. ANACS graded EF-40. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 409		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1678/7. S.3382; ESC-1517; KM-441. Charles II. Draped bust right. Reverse Crowned cruciform shields. Toned. PCGS graded EF-40. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 410		Great Britain. Crown, 1688. S.3407; ESC-80; Dav-3779. James II, 1685-1688. Second draped bust. Toned. PCGS graded EF-40. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 411		Great Britain. Crown, 1691. S.3433; ESC-83. William and Mary. Conjoined busts of monarchs facing right. Other than a few natural flaws, this piece has lovely luster and attractive toning. Difficult to obtain this crown in top grades. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 412		Great Britain. Crown, 1692. S.3433; ESC-84; Dav-3780. William and Mary. Variety with 2 of date over 2 upside down. QVINTO edge. Conjoined busts right. Reverse Four shields in cross form with WM monograms in angles. NGC graded VF-25. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 413		Great Britain. Shilling, 1693. S.3437; ESC-1076A(Rarity-4). William and Mary. Variety with 9 over 0 in date. Conjoined busts facing right. Just a hint of actual wear, but "hard" luster, toned an enchanting mauve and bluish gray. Very Rare this nice. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 414		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1693. S.3438; ESC-1529. William and Mary. Conjoined busts right. Reverse Crowned cruciform shields. Toned. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 415		Great Britain. Silver Penny, 1694. S.3445. William and Mary. Bust side by side. Rare variety with "HI" in place of "HIB" in reverse legend. Very attractive light gray surfaces, well struck for the type. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 416		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1698. S.3494. William III. Decimo on edge. Toned. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 417		Great Britain. Crown, 1700. S.3474; Dav-3782; ESC-97. William III. An original mint state example with lovely olive-green and russet tones. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 418		Great Britain. Silver Medal, 1702. Med Ill II. P,241,26. Queen Anne. Capitulation of Towns on the Meuse. By John Croker. 37.5 mm. Bust of Anne left. Reverse Liege bombarded. Cleaned, bright. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 419		Great Britain. Shilling, 1705. S.3589; ESC-1136. Queen Anne. Second bust. Roses and Plumes. Hallmark insignia designate silver supplied by the Company for Smelting Down Lead. Luster is abundant beneath an especially appealing pastel iridescence that includes silvery gray, amber gold, and greenish blue hues. A most impressive and beautiful example of this distinctive coinage. Scarce and popular issue, but in a grade which makes this a Very Rare coin. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 420		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1708. S.3604; ESC-577. Queen Anne. Post-Union reverse, showing the re-arranged insignia of the shield, meant to hallmark the union of Scotland with the other kingdoms. A coin of exquisite eye-appeal, showing booming luster, almost flawless surfaces possessing an unusual sheen, a crisp strike, and vibrant irdiscent toning giving off a rainbow of colors: golden amber, mauve, blue, even some sea-green! Anne's portrait is beautifully detailed, showing each curl of hair in detail. The reverse shield is a study in minting quality, crisp in each quadrant with sharp shields at the outsides and a fully struck radiant sun at the center. For the connoisseur. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 421		Great Britain. Crown, 1708. S.3602; ESC-108. Queen Anne. Second draped bust left. Reverse Plumes in angles. A few minor surface marks. Boldly struck with lovely luster beneath old toning. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,860
Lot 422		Great Britain. Silver Medal, 1709. Med Ill, 359/197. Silver. 47.5 mm. By J. Croker. The Battle of Malplaquet. Crowned bust of Anne left. Reverse The attack on the French encampments in woodland, Victory flies above. Attractive iridescent toning. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,980
Lot 423		Great Britain. Crown, 1713. S.3603; ESC-109. Queen Anne. Third draped bust left. Roses and plumes in angles. Light haymarks on both sides. Toned with underlying luster. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 424		Great Britain. Medal, 1714. Med Ill volume 2, p.421,4. Silver. 44 mm. 29.64 grams. Plain edge. By Georg Wilhelm Vestner, a medallist of Nuremberg. George I. For the Accession. Bust of George I, laureate long hair right. Reverse The Sun in the midst of the constellation Leo. A lovely executed medal in high relief. Beautiful old tone. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 425		Great Britain. Crown, 1739. S.3687; ESC-122; Dav-1348. George II. Young draped bust of King facing left. Reverse Crowned cruciform shields with roses in angles. This is a very attractive, beautifully toned with nice blemish-free surfaces. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 426		Great Britain. Crown, 1746. S.3689; ESC-125; Dav-1350. George II, 1727-1760. Old head of King, with Lima below bust. Reverse Crowned crucifuorm shields. Edge year DECIMO NONO on edge in raised letters. Some of the treasure seized by Admiral Anson during his circuminvigation of the globe 1740-1744, and by other privateers, was used to produce coins which had 'LIMA' below the effigy of the King, to celebrate the expedition's successful harassment of the Spanish colonies. A fascinating piece of history and a high quality crown. Overall, a pretty coin with a lovely deep blue original old tone. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,623
Lot 427		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1746. S.3695A; ESC-606. George II, 1727-1760. LIMA below bust. Laureate old type bust of King left. Reverse Crowned cruciform shields around central star. A pleasant blue and lilac tone distinguishes this classic which was made from silver seized by Admiral Anson (during his circumnavigation of the globe) and other privateers. The word LIMA celebrated the expedition's successful harassment of the Spanish Colonies in the New World. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 428		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1746. S.3695A; ESC-606. George II. Lima below bust. Toned. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 429		Great Britain. Crown, 1750. S.3690; ESC-127; Dav-1351. George II. Old laureate bust. Plain fields in the angles of the reverse shield. An attractive coin, unusually so, despite light hairlines beneath its handsome golden gray toning. The strike is unusually sharp, with even the highest points of the king's long wig well defined, and a lot of crispness of detail in the reverse shield. A rare type in quite a presentable condition. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 430		Great Britain. Pattern Penny, 1797. Peck-1086. Struck in silver. Thin flan. Late Soho. K on shoulder. George III. Bust right. Reverse Britannia seated. Minor mark in field. Great eye appeal. Very Rare silver pattern. NGC graded Proof 62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,960
Lot 431		Great Britain. Bank Dollar, 1804. S.3768; Dav-101; KM-Tn1. George III. Laureate head right. Reverse Britannia seated left. Sharply struck and fully lustrous. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 432		Great Britain. Bank Dollar, 1804. S.3768; Dav-101; KM-Tn1. George III. Laureate head right. Reverse Britannia seated left. Sharply struck and fully lustrous. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 433		Great Britain. Penny, 1806. S.3780; KM-663. George III. Minor spots. Iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 434		Great Britain. Farthing, 1806. S.3782; KM-661. Copper. George III. NGC graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 435		Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1806. S.3781; KM-662. George III. Laureate head right. Reverse Britannia. Lightly cleaned. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $84
Lot 436		Great Britain. Crown, 1818. S.3787; KM-675; Dav-103; ESC-212. George III. Edge LVIII. This specimen has a superior finish and is free from flaws. Deep attractive blue tone. Rare. PCGS graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 437		Great Britain. Crown, 1818. S.3787; Dav-103; KM-675. George III. Edge year LVIII. Laureate bust of King facing right. Reverse Pistrucci's St. George and Dragon, in garter with motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. Couple of reverse toning lines. Lovely mirror surfaces. NGC graded MS-62 Deep Prooflike. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 438		Great Britain. Crown, 1820. S.3787; KM-675; Dav-103. LX edge. Georege III. Last and rarest date of this short-lived, classic crown featuring (on its reverse) Saint George slaying the dragon and surrounded by the Order of the Garter engraved on a band. This specimen is one of the finest examples seen of its design type. NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 439		Great Britain. Penny, 1826. Peck-1422. George IV. Reverse A. Without central line down the arms of the saltire. Obverse, laureate head of King facing left. Reverse Britannia with shield bearing saltire of arms. Inverted die axis. A superb specimen with sharply struck design and some original color. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 440		Great Britain. Gift of Maundy Money, 1833. The Maundy ceremony, a gift presented to Mrs. Bruce of London. April 16th, 1834 by command of his present Majesty. William IV, 1830-1837, born on 21 August, 1765. This lot consist of Fourpences (3 pieces), threepences (4 pieces), twopences (7 pieces) and pennies (30 pieces). Totalling 68 pences. The coins given to Mrs. Bruce, total number of pences, equaled the age of the monarch. William IV was 68. Housed in a custom velvet case. All attractively toned. Lot of 44 coins. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $3,960
Lot 441		Great Britain. Proof Shilling, 1839. S.3902; ESC-1282. Victoria. Young Head. Plain edge. Second head, with 'WW' on truncation. As issued from the set. Medium gray toning with iridescent hues. NGC graded Proof 62. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 442		Great Britain. Proof Crown, 1839. S.3882; ESC-279; KM-741. Victoria. Young head. Plain edge. As issued in the sets and a beautiful example indeed: deep purplish gold iridescent toning, glittering mirror fields, subtle but pleasant frosted portrait. Very choice. Very rare as only about 300 were minted, and few have survived this fine. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 443		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1839. S.3887; ESC-670; KM-740. Victoria. "W.W." in relief. Plain edge. Young head. As issued in the coronation sets. Deep blue and gold iridescent toning. Rare. PCGS graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 444		Great Britain. Bronzed Proof Penny, 1839. S.3948; KM-739a. Victoria. The classic proof penny issued in the 1839 'Una and the Lion' Proof sets of that year, and the first Victorian copper Penny. Engraved by William Wyon. Obverse: Young filleted head of Queen. Seated Britannia with ornamental trident. Very attractive example. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,520
Lot 445		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1839. S.3908; ESC-1685; KM-733.1. Victoria. Young head. Plain edge. As issued in the sets. Iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 446		Great Britain. Bronzed Halfpenny, 1839. S.3949. Victoria. Young head. As issued in the Coronation set. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 447		Great Britain. Proof Groat, 1839. S.3913; ESC-1933. Victoria. Young head. Plain edge. As issued in the Coronation set. Lovely original surfaces with iridescent toning. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 448		Great Britain. Bronzed Farthing, 1839. S.3950. Victoria. Young head. From the Coronation set. A loevely example. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 449		Great Britain. Parital Maundy Set, 1839. S.3916. Victoria. Young head. As issued in the coronation set. Toned. Lot of 3 coins. NGC graded Threepence, Proof 65, Twopence, PR63 and Penny PR64. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details	Realized $408

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